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Seaweed culture, according to the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (BFAR), is the most promising alternative livelihood means for these farmers.


Nestor Domenden, BFAR’s Region 1 (Ilocos) director, said his agency is more than willing to extend assistance to the displaced farmers, particularly those planting tobacco in salty areas, on seaweed planting. 


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Seaweed culture eyed for tobacco farmers

August 29, 2004 - 12:00am

SANTIAGO, Ilocos Sur — Thousands of farmers in the North who are dependent on the dying tobacco industry may soon find themselves planting seaweed in coastal areas. Seaweed culture, according to the Bureau...

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